difficulty level
ˈdɪfɪˌkʌlti ˈlɛvəl
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Definition of difficulty level - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
gamesdegree of challenge in a task or game
  • The difficulty level of the puzzle was set to high.
challenge complexity difficulty
2.
video gamessetting in a video game determining challenge
  • I set the difficulty level to hard for more excitement.
challenge complexity difficulty
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Expressions with difficulty

in difficultyadj.
struggling to do something
She was in difficulty trying to solve the puzzle.
fraught with difficultyadj.
filled with challenges or problems
The project was fraught with difficulty from the start.
with difficultyadv.
in a way that requires significant effort
He completed the task with difficulty.
with little difficultyadv.
in a way that is easy or not hard
She solved the puzzle with little difficulty.
technical difficultyn.
unexpected equipment problem hindering task completion
The broadcast was delayed due to technical difficulty.
without the slightest difficultyadv.
in a way that is very easy and effortless
She solved the puzzle without the slightest difficulty.

Expressions with level

level outv.
make something even or stable
She leveled out the uneven table.
level bestn.
the utmost effort one can make
She did her level best to finish the project.
level downv.
reduce to a lower level or status
The manager decided to level down the team's responsibilities.
level offv.
stop increasing or decreasing and become stable
The plane will level off at 30,000 feet.
do one's level bestv.
make the greatest possible effort
She will do her level best to finish the project on time.
keep a level headv.
stay calm and think clearly in stressful situations
She can keep a level head during emergencies.
level playing fieldn.
situation where everyone has the same chance to succeed
We want a level playing field for all businesses.
level the scorev.
make the scores equal in a game or match
The team scored to level the score in the final minute.
level to the groundv.
destroy completely until flat with the ground
The old building was leveled to the ground.
level upv.
improve to match a higher standard
She decided to level up her skills for the job.

Terms related to difficulty level

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arduousnesshardnessintensityrigorseveritystrenuousnesstoughnessadjustmentgaminglevelmodeoption

Terms with difficulty level included in their meaning

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manageableadj.
management
of a size or difficulty level easy to handle
degree of challengen.
difficulty
level of difficulty in a task or activity
steep climbn.
figurative
rapid and difficult increase in level amount or difficulty
kindergarten leveln.
difficulty
basic or introductory level of difficulty
reset the barv.
difficulty
adjust the level of difficulty
undue hardshipn.
law
legal level of difficulty that makes required help or change too costly
blue runn.
sports
intermediate level of difficulty in activities
pitch atv.
measurement
set something at a specific level of difficulty or intensity

Examples of difficulty level in a sentence

  • Adjusting the difficulty level can make the game more enjoyable.
  • The game offers a beginner difficulty level.
  • Adjust the difficulty level to suit your skills.

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  1. French:difficulté, niveau de jeu, ...
  2. German:Schwierigkeitsgrad, Schwierigkeitsstufe, ...
  3. Italian:grado di difficoltà, difficoltà, ...
  4. Spanish:nivel de dificultad, ...
  5. Portuguese:nível de dificuldade, ...
  6. Chinese:难度等级, 难度级别, ...
  7. Japanese:難易度, 難易度設定, ...
  8. Arabic:مُسْتَوَى الصُّعُوبَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:רַמַּת קֹשִׁי, רַמַּת קֹשִׁי, ...
  10. Russian:уровень сложности, ...
  11. Ukrainian:рівень складності, ...
  12. Hindi:कठिनाई स्तर, ...
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